Lead, Commodity Trading & Value Chain Optimization

Deloitte France; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 135,000 - 256,000; Full time

Job summary

Deloitte seeks a Commodity Trading & Value Chain Optimization Manager to lead client work focused on improving performance across trading, logistics, and adjacent operations. This role is part of the Enterprise Operations & Risk team and requires experience in commodity trading, downstream operations, and optimization program delivery.

The role involves managing workstreams, mentoring juniors, and developing value cases with emphasis on margin and performance improvements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Supply Chain, Finance, Economics, or Operations.
• 10+ years of experience in commodity trading, downstream oil and gas, value chain operations, or consulting.
• Experience leading commercial or operational optimization programs in refining, shipping, storage, marketing, or trading operations.
• Experience defining performance metrics, building value cases, or measuring margin or operational improvement.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams through process, system, or operating model changes.
• Ability to travel 75%, on average, based on the work you do and the clients and industries/sectors you serve.

Responsibilities

• Lead client workstreams focused on commodity trading and value chain optimization.
• Manage teams, project plans, and client stakeholders across commercial and operational improvement efforts.
• Develop recommendations and value cases tied to margin, performance, and business objectives.
• Support proposals, solution materials, and other business development activities.
• Coach junior team members and help strengthen Deloitte's commodity solutions capabilities.

Skills

Independent work

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Relationship building

Project leadership

Multitasking

Interpersonal skills

Meeting deadlines

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Supply Chain, Finance, Economics, or Operations

Job description

Deloitte seeks a Commodity Trading & Value Chain Optimization Manager to lead client work focused on improving performance across trading, logistics, and adjacent operations. This role is part of the Enterprise Operations & Risk team and requires experience in commodity trading, downstream operations, and optimization program delivery.

The role involves managing workstreams, mentoring juniors, and developing value cases with emphasis on margin and performance improvements.